If These Walls Could Sing

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If These Walls Could Sing

TV-14

2022

1h 26m

Documentary

Music

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For more than 90 years, Abbey Road Studios has been at the heart of the music industry. In this personal film of memory and discovery, Mary McCartney guides us through nine decades to see and experience the creative magic that makes it the most famous and longest-running studio in the world. From classical to pop, film scores to hip-hop, “If These Walls Could Sing” explores the breadth, diversity and ingenuity of Abbey Road Studios.

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Peter Aspden

Financial Times

[A] charming, but not hugely revealing, memoir of a pop shrine.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 4, 2023

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Neil McCormick

Daily Telegraph (UK)

With subject matter this rich, you are never far from some fantastic footage and a fascinating anecdote.

Rated: 3/5

Jan 4, 2023

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Peter Bradshaw

Guardian

It’s a diverting private tour.

Rated: 4/5

Jan 3, 2023

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Chris Connor

Flickering Myth

If These Walls Could Sing is a fascinating film that goes deep on the link between the musicians and the studio, as well as its legacy and evolution over the course of the past 90 years.

Feb 15, 2023

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Emma Clark-Dow

The Post NZ

If you’re a music fan, or even just a fan of documentaries, this is one not to miss.

Jan 30, 2023

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Bill Brioux

Brioux.tv

Some of us can never get enough Fab Four but even if you’re not a big Beatles fan, I recommend If These Walls Could Sing.

Jan 12, 2023

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Kevin L

Wonderful tour of the legendary Abbey Road Studios over the decades as so much of the most brilliant, relevant, influential and lasting music of its time was created. The sections on The Beatles recording are esp. fascinating. Great to hear from John Williams, Elton John, the Gallaghers, Kate Bush, and Giles Martin. And of course, McCartney and Starr. Jacqueline du Pré was an incredible musician who played like a searing ball of firey passion. Very well done by Mary McCartney and the crew. 4 stars

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

01/08/25

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Torin F

This docu feels a little self-congratulatory, but Abbey Road is a truly amazing place with a truly amazing history, making this a worthy watch.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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D K

I love music documentaries! Especially if the Beatles are in them!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

03/18/23

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Francis M

Very odd pace with more focus on the Beatles than the actual staff or story of Abbey Road itself

Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars

01/14/23

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greg r

So many memories. So much history.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

03/31/23

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Synopsis

For more than 90 years, Abbey Road Studios has been at the heart of the music industry. In this personal film of memory and discovery, Mary McCartney guides us through nine decades to see and experience the creative magic that makes it the most famous and longest-running studio in the world. From classical to pop, film scores to hip-hop, “If These Walls Could Sing” explores the breadth, diversity and ingenuity of Abbey Road Studios.

Director: Mary McCartney
Producer: John Battsek, Miles Coleman, Sarah Thomson
Production Co: Abbey Road Studios, Ventureland, Disney Original Documentary, Mercury Studios
Rating: TV-14
Genre: Documentary, Music
Original Language: English
Release Date (Streaming): Dec 16, 2022
Runtime: 1h 26m

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